The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is urging all members of Parliament to oppose the government's proposal to delay the next federal election, which would allow 80 additional MPs to secure taxpayer-funded pensions.The federal government introduced legislation to move the next scheduled election from October 20 to October 27, 2025. This delay would make 80 more MPs eligible for pensions, potentially costing taxpayers up to $120 million over their lifetimes. The annual starting pension for MPs ranges from $32,000 to $49,000.The New Democrats have announced their opposition to the government's amendment. “All MPs must vote against pushing back the federal election and the NDP deserves credit for announcing plans to amend the legislation and scrap the delay,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director. “Canadians are struggling, so there’s no way MPs should rig the system so more politicians can collect lucrative, taxpayer-funded pensions.”Lisa Marie Barron, the NDP’s democratic institutions critic, emphasized that now is not the time for MPs to prioritize their financial gain. "I just want to make very clear that right now is not the time for members of Parliament to be thinking about their own financial gain," Barron stated.Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre also expressed his opposition, stating he “will vote against” the proposed election delay.“Both the Conservatives and the NDP are on record opposing the plan to push back the election to secure millions in extra pensions for politicians,” Terrazzano said. “Now it’s time for all MPs to do the right thing. If politicians don’t want to look shady, then they shouldn’t do shady stuff like this.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is urging all members of Parliament to oppose the government's proposal to delay the next federal election, which would allow 80 additional MPs to secure taxpayer-funded pensions.The federal government introduced legislation to move the next scheduled election from October 20 to October 27, 2025. This delay would make 80 more MPs eligible for pensions, potentially costing taxpayers up to $120 million over their lifetimes. The annual starting pension for MPs ranges from $32,000 to $49,000.The New Democrats have announced their opposition to the government's amendment. “All MPs must vote against pushing back the federal election and the NDP deserves credit for announcing plans to amend the legislation and scrap the delay,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director. “Canadians are struggling, so there’s no way MPs should rig the system so more politicians can collect lucrative, taxpayer-funded pensions.”Lisa Marie Barron, the NDP’s democratic institutions critic, emphasized that now is not the time for MPs to prioritize their financial gain. "I just want to make very clear that right now is not the time for members of Parliament to be thinking about their own financial gain," Barron stated.Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre also expressed his opposition, stating he “will vote against” the proposed election delay.“Both the Conservatives and the NDP are on record opposing the plan to push back the election to secure millions in extra pensions for politicians,” Terrazzano said. “Now it’s time for all MPs to do the right thing. If politicians don’t want to look shady, then they shouldn’t do shady stuff like this.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.